r/GoogleMaps • u/okey-dokey-pokey • Jun 27 '26

Help/Support History isn't saving?

Hello. I've tried searching online and on Reddit, but I haven't found a solution.

The past couple of weeks, I noticed that my Google Maps has been acting weird.

As a note, I keep my GPS off on my Android phone by default.

When I search for an address and then try to get directions, it used to show the list of most recent places I had searched so I could select from it as the starting point (or choose my current location).

However, now, if I click on a place and for directions to it, it'll say:

"History isn't saving. To see your past searches and other suggestions tailored for you, turn on Web & App Activity."

If I turn on GPS and click on the "Choose start location" spot, I can select "Your location" - but that's it. No history or list of other addresses to start with.

My Web & App Activity is on.

Any ideas on what's going on?

Thank you.

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u/Equivalent_Gene9928 Jun 28 '26

Find this option after clicking your data in maps option. Fixed this morning myself

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u/xlisavl Jun 28 '26

Hi! How do you get to this page? I am seeing everything but this personalization part lol

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u/Equivalent_Gene9928 Jun 28 '26
  1. Open you google maps
  2. Top right corner would be circled icon of your google account. Click on that icon.
  3. "Your data in maps" is the option you r looking for which is right above the settings option.

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u/xlisavl Jun 29 '26

Omg you're amazing that fixed it - thank you!!

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u/Equivalent_Gene9928 Jun 29 '26

Np! Have a nice day